Kerala's viral spoof song shakes up politics and sparks debate
A parody song called 'Pootiye Kettiye'—a twist on a well-known devotional tune—has gone viral in Kerala, but not everyone's amused.
Originally used by Congress and BJP during the local elections to question missing temple gold and poke at the ruling party, it's now landed in legal trouble after a complaint claimed it insulted Ayyappa devotees by politicizing a sacred melody.
From meme to major political fallout
The song didn't just trend online—it played a real part in the CPI(M)-led LDF's election defeat, even making its way into Parliament debates.
Now, with two CPM leaders under investigation as part of the ongoing Sabarimala gold smuggling case, the party is assessing the impact of recent events.
Leaders are reviewing what went wrong, while the spoof continues to stir conversation across Kerala.